2017-03-18 - The Brick Times by Jersey Shore Online

Vol. 15 - No. 47

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Women Leaders In Brick, Include Majority On Council

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK–In what may be a first in the history of Ocean County, women outnumber men on the governing body in Brick since four of the seven all-Democratic council members are women. Not just that, but four of the top leadership positions in town - the business administrator, chief fi nancial officer, township engineer and tax assessor - are all held by women who we re app oi nt e d by Mayor John G. Ducey. “What I concentrated on was to hire the most qualified candidate,” Ducey said. “I never really thought about the fact that they are all female until it was pointed out to me the gender of someone never came into play in my thinking during the

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$2M School Budget Increase Possible

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – A tentative 2017-2018 school budget would see a $2 million increase over the previous budget and would just begin to address some of the district needs, said interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella at the March 9 Board of Education meeting.

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The $152,524,469 total budget would be supported by $105,528,441 in taxes, which represents an increase of about two percent. The 2016-2017 school budget was $150. million with $103,511,385 raised in taxes. “T he budget will change as we sharpen (Budget - See Page 18)

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classes at Rutgers University for additional training, and after passing a six-hour test required by the State Division of Taxation, she became a certified tax assessor. “Typically, over the years, women have (Women - See Page 4)

County Plans Road Reconstruction Projects By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – T he Ocea n Cou nt y Fre eholde r s move d s e ve r a l r o a d p r oj ect s for wa rd. Wit h $3 million budgeted, projects call for the

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Wawa Plan Questioned By Opposition Attorney

–Photo By Brick Times Council Vice President Andrea Zapcic is sworn in to the role for 2017. i nt e r v iew “It was the process.” right fit. My In History Month h u s b a n d Township was a tax astax assessor Irene Raftery sessor in Long Branch started her career in and Jackson, and beBrick in 2000 as an en- cause I had worked as try-level clerk. When a paralegal I had the an opening for tax as- general knowledge,” sessor came up, she she said. became a candidate. Raftery had to take

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn By Judy Smestad-Nunn and one is in an office/ BRICK – A fourth professional zone. hearing before the Before public comBoard of Adjustment ment could be heard for an application to on the application at build a Wawa conve- the March 8 meeting, nience store, gas sta- opposing at tor ney tion and drive-through Vincent Sanzone – restaurant on the cor- a criminal defense ner of Duquesne Blvd. attorney whose famand Route 70 was not ily owns an abutting enough to complete property at 628 North the public comment Lake Shore Drive – por tion during the spent hours cross-exMarch 8 meeting. amining the profesProfessional engi- sionals. It was a move neers, land planners, created to draw out traffic experts and the meeting and make others hired by the it as long as he could, developer, Paramount said Board Chair HarRealty and Riviera vey Langer. Realty, presented their Sanzone presented application during the his own witness for first three Board of the case, his sister Adjustment meetings Dr. Diane Sanzone, that started back in who is a senior enNovember 2016. vironmental scienThe case is in front tist and served as an of the Board because advisor during the only three of the five Deepwater Horizon lots in the 4.97-acre Spill in Alaska. parcel are in a busiParamount’s attorness zone. One parcel ney, John Jackson, (Wawa - See Page 5) is in a residential zone

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Continued From Page 1 been second in command [in the township], but our mayor wanted the most qualified people and saw that it was us, so he hired from within,” she said. “I was pleasantly surprised. His call came out of the blue,” Raftery recalled. “I went to his office and he asked if I would be interested,” she said. “It’s a pleasure to work here. It’s a congenial office, and it starts at the top.” Township engineer Elissa Commins worked in the private sector before being hired by the township in 2013. “I used to get some colorful comments from people when I walked on the jobsite because people don’t realize I’m the engineer, but it doesn’t bother me anymore,” she said. Commins said she is only aware of one

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Continued From Page 1 Mystic Shores Boulevard. Long Beach Township: 2 miles of Long Beach Boulevard in the Loveladies section. Tuckerton: .63 miles of Great Bay Boulevard from Route 9 to Oak Lane. Jackson: 2.6 miles of Route 571 from Lakehurst Avenue West to A nthony Way. Jackson: 1.15 miles of Route 571 from

other municipal engineer - in Neptune, although townships sometimes use engineering consultants who are women. “I had a high school teacher who said I should try engineering because it’s easy to transfer credits out, but difficult to transfer credits into [an engineering major],” she said. “Brick is very organized, and that is unique; I’m lucky to be here because I love what I do,” Commins said. Township Chief Financial Officer Maureen Laffey-Berg worked as the assistant CFO in Brick for eight years. “I started working in government in Colts Neck in 1985 in bookkeeping, and I worked my way up,” she said. Laffey-Berg was the assistant fi nancial officer in Maplewood, and the assistant fi nancial director/purchasing manager in Old Bridge before she started working in Brick in 2008.

“In order to become a CFO I had to take eight different classes with the state through Rutgers,” she said. “I enjoy my job very much. I love working here. We have a great staff.” Business Administrator Joanne Bergin is the chief administrator in the township and works hand-in-hand with the mayor to prepare the township budget, supervise the administration of each department, ensure that the municipality enforces state laws and regulations, and much more. Ducey appointed Bergin shortly after he became mayor in 2014. “There is a tremendous honor and responsibility that comes with being a woman in a field that has been historically male-dominated,” Bergin said. “For me, I don’t see my boss or my peers by race or gender. I see them as partners and colleagues, and I expect to be seen in the same way,” she said.

Bergin said she wants to be a great example for her daughters and granddaughters, and hopes to see them become “strong, confident women who aren’t afraid to take on challenges and forge their own path.” Ducey said when he was making the appointments he was looking for qualified individuals who were confident enough to want the position, and were also “a good fit” within the family of township employees. “I defi nitely found the right four people in Joanne, Irene, Maureen and Elissa. They have all been awesome assets to our great town and I am very proud of the decision I made in all four positions, and I would make the same decision today,” the mayor said. T he women cou ncil members are Council Vice President Andrea Zapcic, Marianna Pontoriero, Heather deJong and Lisa Crate.

Benz Lane to Route 528. The project would cost $3 million, and would be paid for through bonds that would take 20 years to pay off. “The county has 623 miles of roads and we look at them all on an annual basis,” cou nt y engineer Joh n Er nst said. Once it is determined that roadwork needs to be done, the cou nt y then deter mines whether the project can be done in-house by the county road department of if it has to go to contractors.

The freeholders also awarded a bit to Earle Asphalt Company for various road reconstr uction and resurfacing projects. This was part of a 2016 contract, in the amount of $2,735,413.13. The roads improved are as follows: Toms River: 1.8 miles of Church Road from Route 9 to North Bay. Toms R iver: 1.4 miles of Fischer Boulevard from Bay Avenue to Shore Boulevard. Toms River: 1 mile of Cox Cro Road from Route 9 to Whitesville Road.

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Continued From Page 1 objected to qualifying Dr. Sanzone as an expert witness because he said she is not licensed in any of the required fields for the application and because she does not have professional neutrality since her family owns the abutting property. “How does Dr. Sanzone’s testimony apply specifically to this application? What additional facts will she present to assist the board with this application?” asked Board Attorney John Miller, who decided she could present limited testimony relevant to the application. Dr. Sanzone said that due to the proximity of the gas station to the public she would like to see other modeling studies performed, such as noise impacts, visual impacts, traffic nuisance and others that would “protect the local residents.” Dr. Sanzone also asked about contingency plans for unexpected events, such as fuel spills, and the construction of off site containment fields if this were to happen. Jackson said the applicant had filed environmental impact statements and the plans comply with all federal, state and local DEP requirements. “This is a filibuster action and has nothing to do with land use considerations; I ask to dismiss the witness,” he said. Miller said the application began in November and the objector’s attorney had plenty of time to have “whatever reports they needed for today.” “Her qualifications are extraordinary,”

said Langer, “but this isn’t Deepwater Horizon - this is a gas station, and they’re meeting every law they have to meet.” The meeting was contentious at times with attorneys Sanzone, Jackson, Miller and Board Chairman Langer talking over one another. In his hour-long closing statement, Attorney Sanzone said the application “eviscerates” the township Master Plan and called it “an unnecessary and unwanted development...Paramount bought land that was zoned for a different use and allowing them to change that is not right or just for the adjoining Lake Riviera residents.” He then cited dozens of case law decisions supporting reasons for the Board to reject the use variance requests. “Come on, let’s be reasonable here; there are people in the audience who have questions they want to ask, very good questions, and they have been here for three or four meetings, I want to move this along,” Langer said. Board Attorney Miller said the Board would accumulate and analyze facts before making a decision on the land use application. “The facts are still coming in,” Miller said during the meeting. “The public provides facts on the same footing as the others who have testified...no one will not be heard for any application,” he said. “You have the right to speak on anything that comes up... and get it on the record.” At 10:40 p.m. Lake Riviera residents finally got their chance to comment during the meeting which was scheduled to end at

10:00 p.m. Patricia Young, whose property borders the proposed commercial site, had privacy concerns since she lives in a split level house where the main floor is at 18 feet and the sound wall is at eight feet. “Currently I look out the window and see woods; I’m going to see the Wawa and the Wawa is going to see me,” she said. The applicant’s engineer Jeremy Lange said the eight-foot sound wall was not going to block her view. “The only screen is the existing trees that will remain the the buffer area...the commercial area will be in these homes’ line of sight. Short of a giant wall that’s the only way to block the sight,” he said. Lange said most of the activity would be in front of the site, so the commercial buildings would provide a buffer. The developer could be required to plant some fast-growing arborvitaes, he said. Young also expressed concerns about Wawa lighting. Lange said there would be no excessive glare and there would be no light spillage across property lines because the LED lighting has cut off shields that shine down in a “sharp distribution.” Diane Dowlen said she lives about one mile from the proposed development and she sometimes has to wait for five light cycles to get from Duquesne Blvd. onto Route 70. “I am a resident who can’t get out of her neighborhood because of the volume of traffic; Wawa will compound that even more,” said Dowlen, who has lived in her house for 48 years.

Ken Fielder said he heard the professionals call the parcel the “fi nal piece of the puzzle for development of Route 70,” but he said to him it’s “a piece that doesn’t fit; there’s a bottleneck on Duquesne Drive and there’s going to be a worse bottleneck.” Fielder also expressed concerns about the height of the sound wall. “Why not mimic Costco’s sound wall? It’s 12 feet high and it sits on a four-foot berm.” Lange said the walls were different because of “the nature of what we’re buffering; the big box store has a loading zone with big trucks servicing them. This is not nearly as noisy, it’s a completely different situation. The objectives and goals of the two sound walls are completely different. Fielder said he was also worried about noise from the trucks since Wawa would be a 24/7 operation, and he had concerns about a variance request for reduced setbacks for the site. Joe Marra said that due to the nature of the three businesses there would be a high volume of cars going in and out all day. He said he was concerned about odor pollution from garbage generated from the drive-through restaurant. “Put in a scrubber system in the dumpsters, because if the wind is blowing the right way there will be a terrible odor,” he said. Just before midnight Langer asked the audience to raise their hand if they had questions. At least a dozen hands went up, so another meeting has been scheduled for March 22 at 7:00 p.m. when the Board could also take a vote on the application.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER New Bail Risk Prediction Computers Part Of Incredibly Flawed System Much has been made about New Jersey’s new bail risk-prediction computer. Highly touted for its use of sophisticated analytics, it invokes visions of sci-fi movie crime prevention of the future. In actuality, game show host Steve Harvey would be far more appropriate as the presenter of this bungled system. Its true implementation simply takes a survey of criminals and their statistics while out on bail. A point system based on it is created and voila! Each defendant is assigned a decidedly low-tech score. Low score = get out of jail free; medium score = ankle monitor; high score = jail with no bail. It sounds easy, but it is nothing more than junk science, hidden behind view of both the public and criminal defendants. In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the great and powerful Oz turns out to be neither great nor powerful. New Jersey’s bail risk computers are similarly hiding behind a curtain. No one is allowed to inspect the mathematical assumptions or data that was used to build them, or even check the math. Instead, the public is told

that the great and powerful Oz, in the guise of the state, has spoken and they are left to trust it. When deciding whether defendants get out of jail free or not, all we really have are some state officials playing Steve Harvey, asking, “And the survey says?” The computers then decide for us. Frankly, what the survey says is alarming. The system is telling judges that people who have been arrested and have a history of dangerous behavior are not more likely to commit a new crime or flee. Therefore, they should be released from jail. This includes individuals who have repeatedly burglarized homes, solicited children for sex, fired guns at others, dealt 37 bricks of heroin in a poor neighborhood, threatened to kill police or have stolen money from a Sunday school. The state of New Jersey must pull the curtain back on the new bail risk prediction computers and expose it for the fatally flawed system it is. The public has a right to know. Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition

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With Due Respect After reading an article on ordinances that would prohibit dormitories in Jackson, I have to ask the Orthodox men quoted, who moved to Jackson in August: Why did you move here? Was it for the peace and quiet? Because of the proximity to work? Maybe it was the outstanding school system? These are legitimate reasons to move to a town. But you are not living in the town a year and you’re accusing the town of Jackson and its residents of targeting the Jewish population. That’s not very neighborly or friendly, and defi nitely not a very good way or start to making friends in your new home town. Now I see it a little differently. I see the Jewish population as targeting Jackson, its residents and neighboring communities. I don’t see you moving here for the reasons above. I see you moving here to change or convert our towns to accommodate the small Jewish population that is just beginning to move into the towns adjacent to Lakewood. I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it has done in Lakewood for years. The Jewish population has been moving here for a year or two. They make up a very very small part of our population and yet you are speaking openly that you’re due

Letters To The Editor a Yeshiva even a dormitory which you’re now fighting for. Only here a year or so and the Jewish population feels it needs to build to accommodate themselves? It doesn’t sound right or make sense. It took years and generations of growth before Jackson saw a need to build a second high school. Now before anyone who doesn’t know me star ts judging me for what I write and speak. I would like to say that I’m writing this with a very open mind. People who do know me would confirm this. My wife of 25 years who I love with all my heart is Jewish. My kids are Jewish. I have a sizable in-law family that is Jewish. There is a difference between my Jewish family and those of Lakewood. My family is what I like to call Americanized Jewish. Others say westernized. Either way, they did as my immigrant ancestors did. They came here got their citizenship and adapted to the American way of life, not try to change it. They practice their religion and traditions freely, openly and without hate, bias, prejudice or anti-semitism. That is the Jackson way and what makes us American. We have the right to fight for our way of life and so we should, knowing the Jewish population is not moving into our towns and communities to better them, to respect them or for the reasons mentioned above. We like our way of life the way it is. That is the reason we have chosen to live here

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Stop Asking The Wrong Construction Questions As a firefighter, I am writing to urge our state legislature to strengthen our building codes before it’s too late. New Jersey has seen a significant rise in the amount of multi-unit apartment fires, and each time the fire services are called to come and put out what could have been easily preventable flames. Whether these dwellings are mid-construction, or fully occupied, every time a building goes up in flames our communities are threatened with tragic loss of life and property. Legislators need to understand the connection between these fires and the use of lightweight, combustible wood construction as a means of quickly and cheaply erecting low-to-mid-rise residential buildings. In January 2015, a fire destroyed a 240-unit apartment building in Edgewater, the wood structure burned for seven hours and left 500 people homeless. More recently, a sixalarm fire in Maplewood destroyed part of an apartment complex under construction, again made from lightweight wood framing. Fortunately, these fires have not resulted in loss of life, but a lax regulatory environment that encourages cheap construction in lieu of strong, durable construction materials such as steel and concrete will only lead to future blazes where we may not be so lucky. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the New Jersey Fire Commission, has introduced

legislation seeking to amend the New Jersey state construction code with fire safety in mind. I urge his colleagues to follow suit. Until legislators and code officials of all stripes mandate safer constr uction methods, we will continue seeing these structures built to the lowest common denominator. When a building is being built there will always be those who ask, how quick, and how cheap? What we need are more people asking, how safe? David Steward, NJ Fire Professional/Fire Police Hamilton

Full Funding Needed A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10 million needed to carry out the expanded health mission. The law funds only 15 percent of what could be a $10 million increase to health agencies. This will challenge our health officials to effectively run this program. There is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood and the effects are irreversible. It can delay their growth, change their moods, their personality and school performance, it can affect their thinking and concentration. Full funding should be a priority for the New Jersey Assembly. It should be remembered that the state raided millions of dollars from the lead hazard control assistance fund to pay for routine state bills and salaries, about $50 million was diverted from the fund. This should be reversed and fixed immediately. Paul Schneider R. Ph President , Monmouth County Board of Health

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Ocean County Unveils 2017 Budget

Freeholder Forum From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders OCEA N COU N T Y – Noting a modest increase in proper t y values and a small decrease in the c o u nt y’s p r o p e r t y t a x rate, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders unveiled its 2017 County budget on February 22. “ T he p r o p o s e d 2017 budget is up about two percent and falls within t h e t wo p e r c e n t s t a t e i m p o s e d b u d g e t c a p,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who has been the primary architect of t he c ou nt y bu d ge t for close t o fou r de ca de s. “This budget includes the funds necessary to cover the core services for our residents while decreasing the county property tax rate. “This is the best budget we’ve been able to put together in years,” Bartlett said. S i n c e 2 0 0 9, O c e a n County was affected by a s t r u g g l i ng e c o n o my only to have that exacerbated by Superstor m Sandy which hit Ocean County directly on October 29, 2012. As a result,

the county’s ratable base decreased by about $20 billion or 19 percent. “And while the value is st i l l dow n about 11 percent f rom a decade ago we are seeing modest g a i n s a g a i n ,” Ba r t le t t said. The proposed 2017 budget totals $407,919,144, u p $ 7. 9 m i l l i o n . T h e B o a r d of Fr e e h o l d e r s formally introduced the spending package during its 4 p.m., March 1 meeting in Room 109 of the Ocea n Cou nt y Ad m i nist ration Building, 101 Ho op e r Ave. A publ ic hearing and adoption is scheduled for April 5. The county property tax rate, under the proposed spend i ng package w ill be 35.2 cents per $100 of e q u a l i z e d p r o p e r t y valuation, which is down about a 1/10th of a cent. Bartlett said the budget remains within the 2 percent cap even with the county faces challenges like the implementation of state mandated bail reform and addressing the ongoing dr ug addiction epidemic.

“The 2017 budget makes cer tain the core essential services used by our residents will be funded t h r o u g h o u t t h e ye a r,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “This budget c ome s w it h no surprises. It’s a straight forward spending package that provides quality services and programs to our residents and keeps O c e a n C ou nt y a f ford able.” Bartlett said the budget includes f unds for new positions in the Sheriff’s D e pa r t me nt a nd P ros ecutor’s Off ice needed to i mplement the st ate m a n d a t e d b a i l r efo r m procedure that calls for a bail hearing within 48 hours of an arrest. “We need the personnel in order to meet the state mandate which was implemented January 1,” Bartlett said. Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and P ubl ic Safet y, said by wo r k i n g c l o s e l y w i t h Prosecutor Joseph Coronato the funding for the i mple me nt at ion of t he new bail reform act will be in place. “I de e ply appre ciat e the cooperation I have received along with the entire Board of Freeholders from Prosecutor Coronato and his staff so we can meet the mandate of the new state bail reform

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law,” Kelly said. “While the state ought to live up to its responsibilit y of state mandate state pay, until that occurs, we are meeting our obligations to adequately fund this new state program.” Bartlett said the count y’s su r plus i n 2017 is $51.7 million. The prop ose d budget i nclude s $20.2 million from surplus. “In order to maintain ou r A A A bond r at i ng, it’s imperative we keep a surplus balance that is equal to about 10 percent of the budget,” Bartlett said. “Having the highest bond rating possible helps u s t remendou sly when we need to bond for capital projects. “In addition a st rong sur plus balance is necessary in times of natural disasters and emergencie s a s we al l saw after Superstor m Sandy,” Bartlett said. Vicari noted he provided prel i m i na r y budget information to municipal officials attending a recent Ocean County Mayor’s Association meeting. “In addition, the rates associated with the Ocea n Cou nt y Libra r y

and the Health Depar tment will be f lat in 2017,” he said. “It’s important our elected officials and residents k now we a re doing all we can on the county level to make sure Ocean Cou nt y remains a n af ford able pla ce t o live, raise a family and retire. “Under this budget our roads will be maintained, ou r seniors will be afforded nutritious meals, residents will be assisted during emergencies, our cou r t s w i l l b e se cu re, our emergency response volunteers will be well trained and residents and v isit or s ca n e njoy ou r parks,” Vicari said. “This budget is the work of this Boa rd a nd ou r c ou nt y s t a f f , a g r ou p of p r o fessionals that are also fiscally responsible and provide the best services and programs possible.” The proposed budget also includes 2 percent increases in the county’s cont r ibutions to Ocean County College and the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system. The college’s appropriation will be $15.2 million, up $297,000 and the votech will receive $18.3

million, up $358,293. “A good, quality education provides opportunity for a good life,” Vicari not ed. “ T h is is a n excellent investment in the future of Ocean County.” In addition, about $25 m illion w ill be appro priated to maintain the county’s infrastructure. Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said the proposed budget assures the county runs smoothly. “ We r u n ou r c ou nt y gover n ment eff iciently a nd t h is bud get do c ument shows that,” Haines said. Freeholder Deputy Dir e c t o r G e r r y P. Lit t le said the proposed budget demonst rates that the B o a r d of Fr e e h o l d e r s continues to be fiscally responsible. “We do not overspend nor do we spe nd what we c a n’t a f fo r d ,” Litt le s a id . “ T h is bud get fully funds our priority veterans’ ser vices programs, maintenance and i m p r ove m e n t s fo r t h e largest county road system in the state, and our great recycling programs that saves our towns’ taxpayers millions of dollars each year.”

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Drone Safety Seminar

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LRRC Promotes Immunizations At Expo

LAKEWOOD – An estimated 2,500 people who recently attended the Yeshiva Tiferes Torah Expo in the Fountain Ballroom at 725 Vassar Avenue, Lakewood, had an opportunity to learn about immunizations and their importance from representatives of the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center. One mission of the LRRC, a federally designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 212 Second St., Suite 204, is to promote the importance of complying with Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations, and raise immunization awareness and compliance rates. As part of this ongoing campaign, LRRC representatives distributed complimentary tote bags with the message “Help Fight Vaccine-Preventable Diseases,” as well as CDC-recommended immunization schedules and literature explaining the importance of vaccinating children. In addition, 387 attendees completed questionnaires asking about their levels of awareness of and compliance with recommended immunizations. All attendees who completed questionnaires were entered in a raffle to win a $150.00 bank card. Many of the attendees expressed interest in the LRRC and its pro-immunization message, and more than a dozen parents asked the LRRC to contact them for further immunization support. Mayer Hoberman, Executive Director of Social Services at the LRRC, said,

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Jersey Shore Comic Book Show TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show will be on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street. Break out of those winter blues and cabin fever for a great day of family entertainment at the “Biggest Little Con on the East Coast.” The show will feature star guests and an artist lounge with your favorite comic book artists, creators and writers, as well as vendors selling comics from the golden age to the modern age, non-sport cards, toys, graphic novels, DVDs, crafts, collectibles and more. Several cosplay groups will be in attendance, including The Philadelphia Avengers, 501st Star Wars Legion, NJ Ghostbusters and Carter Cosplay. Cosplayers are encouraged

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Casino Night Fundraiser

LAKEWOOD – Dottie’s House is hosting a Casino Night on March 31 at Eagle Ridge Gold Club on 2 Augusta Blvd. from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features a cocktail hour, buffet dinner and $1,000 in play money for casino games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, three card poker, pig racing, and a money wheel. Tickets for the casino night are $75 online or $85 at the door. Visit dottieshouse.org/events to

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Local Food Marketing Major Wins First Place In National Competition

BRICK – Local resident Sarah Trabattoni, who is studying Food Marketing at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, recently won the top prize of $4,000 in the 2017 National Grocers Association (NGA) Student Case Study Competition. The prize was accepted by Trabattoni and her group mates at this year’s NGA show in Las Vegas. Each year, the Student Case Study Competition challenges students from all over the country to solve an actual issue facing the food industry. The 2017 case study was for Harp’s Food Stores Inc., a business based out of Springdale, Arizona. Student competitors had to decide how the store could best reach millennial consumers. Sara Williamson, Ph.D., assistant professor of food marketing, served as the team’s full time coach. She also coached last year’s winning team. Williamson and the students met multiple times each week in order to conduct research, formulate their strategy, and perfect their presentation skills. “This case competition, while food marketing specific, incorporates all of the students’ business training thus far to develop an elevated project,” says Williamson. “And to their benefit, the students receive focused training and mentorship from the food marketing faculty

that is far beyond the classroom experience.” This guidance helped the team to decide to reach the younger target audience by focusing on the local authenticity of Harp’s Food Stores. Thirteen other teams competed in the competition. Once the scores were tallied, there was a tie for first place-the SJU team earned the same score as the team from Western Michigan University. The sponsor of the competition, however, was so impressed with the students’ work that it awarded the first place prize to both teams. As food marketing students, the team members took advantage of their time at the NGA Show, a national event that includes retail and wholesale grocers as well as professionals in the food distribution industry. Not only did all five of the team members benefit from making connections at the NGA Show this year, but by taking home Saint Joseph’s University’s second consecutive first-place win, they also cemented SJU’s standing with the organization. “A second win in a row suggests we really are doing something special here,” says Williamson. “We are attracting and training the best students. Not only are the students very special, but the food marketing faculty at SJU are the best equipped to train them.”

Lakewood BlueClaws Host Former Sports Stars

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws will host appearances by former New York Mets Manager Bobby Valentine and WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts at two baseball games this summer. Valentine will greet fans at the June 15 game and Roberts will attend the ballpark on June 29. Both games start at 7:05 p.m., but lines for autographs will start forming when gates open at 6 p.m. Valentine managed the Mets from 1996 to 2002 and led the team to its 2000 World Series. He also previously managed the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball

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MacArthur To Speak At ELC March Meeting

TOMS RIVER – Congressman Tom MacArthur, Congressional District 3, is the featured speaker at Ocean County Employer Legislative Committee meeting and breakfast on March 31 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West. MacArthur, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014, serves on the House Financial Services Committee. After graduating from Hofstra University, MacArthur spent 28 years in the insurance industry, and became chairman and CEO of York Risk Services Group, Inc. from 1999 to 2010 ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to inform the business community

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Local Students Make Dean’s List At Rochester Institute Of Technology

OCEAN COUNTY – The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2016-2017 fall semester: Brian Haslam of Little Egg Harbor, who is studying in the graphic design program. Phylicia Matusz of Barnegat, who is studying in the biomedical sciences program. Deanna Phillips of Manahawkin, who is studying in the biotechnology and molecular

bioscience program. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is 3.4 or greater and they have completed at least 12 credit hours. Rochester Institute of Technology enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

Polka Gala At Brick Elks Lodge

BRICK – The Brick Elks will host a Polka Gala III featuring Grammy nominated performers Dennis Polisky and Maestro’s Men on April 23 at 12 p.m. A roast pork dinner will be served at 1 p.m. and dancing is from 2 to 6 p.m. at Elks Lodge 2151

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Free Potassium Iodide Tablets For Those Near Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant

O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Health Department is providing free potassium iodide (KI) pills to people who live or work within a 10mile radius of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. The free pills are being offered at convenient locations throughout the county or at the Ocean County Health Department in Toms River. “KI is being offered as a preparedness measure and not in response to any imminent danger or threat. The tablets are being offered to those living or working in these areas: Bar negat Light, Barnegat Township, Beachwood,

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11 Essential Oils For Your Thyroid By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many of you are taking thyroid supplements or medications already, but you might consider adding one more thing into your thyroid health regimen: Essential oils. The medical community dismisses essential oils (EOs) because after all, how powerful can it be to inhale a flower extract? Once you inhale, this “medicine” goes right into your bloodstream, through tiny capillaries directly into the bloodstream where it then shoots all over your body and activates many biochemical pathways. It’s a fact that inhaling the aroma of lavender can cause relaxation and sleep. We also know peppermint can sometimes help improve a migraine. As for thyroid-loving essential oils, there are plenty. When your thyroid is low… The essential oils that I recommend when you have low thyroid, are specifically devoted to stimulating or producing the secretion of thyroid hormones, activating your metabolism or improving symptoms of the disease itself. I can touch on a few here in this limited space, but if you’re really interested, go to my website and read the longer version of this article. Try these quick essential oil health hacks for low thyroid disease: Gut problems: People with hypothyroidism are often overweight and commonly experience frequent stomachache or gas. A few gut-soothing essential oils that can bring you relief include peppermint, fennel, ginger and chamomile, you can make teas, apply to your skin or inhale depending on the EO.

Muscle aches and pain: People with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism often hurt more than regular folks, especially after exercising. I’ll help you “create” your own soothing balm now: Pour 30 drops of lemongrass and 15 drops of marjoram into your favorite bottle of body lotion. Make sure it’s paraben-free, but pick any basic unscented lotion that you like. Then you can rub it onto your sore muscles and body aches. Fatigue and Exhaustion: My own go-to is a smoked butterscotch latte, double shot – LOL! But we are talking about essential oils today so try dabbing one drop each of eucalyptus and rosemary to the the base of your neck (right onto your thyroid) and it will wake you up. You should also take a quick whiff. If your thyroid is high… It would be unfair if I didn’t share my knowledge about hyperthyroidism, or Graves’ disease (an automimmune thyroid condition), so here’s what I suggest from an EO standpoint. Mix 15 drops of lemongrass with 15 drops of frankincense, 2 drops of myrrh (warning: myrrh smells awful), as well as 10 drops of lemongrass into a container with a tablespoon of apricot or almond oil. This can be sniffed or applied topically to your throat area a few times daily. Don’t ingest that, it’s topical. Dilute as you desire, leave out the myrrh or replace with sandalwood. This EO blend should help you deal with anxiety, stress, anger, agitation, tremors and insomnia. You don’t have to have hyperthyroidism to use this, in fact all of you dealing with stress could try it.

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Nominations Being Accepted For Most Valuable Teacher Program

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws and New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) are teaming up to honor the Jersey Shore’s Most Valuable Teachers before the BlueClaws game on May 23. Students, parents of students, fellow teachers, principals and other administrators are encouraged to nominate influential teachers in their community by filling out a

nomination form at blueclaws.com. Video submissions, where students talk about why their teacher is a Most Valuable Teacher, are highly encouraged and may be used on the BlueClaws video board the day of the ceremony. Nominators can email their videos to MVT@blueclaws.com Every year the BlueClaws honor the Jersey Shore’s Most Improved Students, so this

year’s ceremony will turn the tables and highlight exceptional teachers. “Teachers are the bedrock of our education system and we want to recognize their achievements this spring,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “This event, honoring the top teachers at the Jersey Shore, is extra special since we are taking the nominations and videos from the

students and parents themselves.” Upon nomination, teachers will be contacted through their schools. Each teacher will receive a complimentary ticket to the BlueClaws game on May 23 and will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 16 years of existence.

Brick Girls’ Softball And T-Ball Registration

BRICK – Registration is now open for the Brick Recreation Department’s Girls’ Softball for Grades 3 to 9 and T-Ball for Grades K to 2. All games will be played at the Drum Point Sports Complex, 41 Drum Point Road, on weekday nights with some Saturdays. The cost is $65 for softball and $35 for T-ball. Register in-person at 270 Chambers Bridge Road or online at parksandrecreation.bricktownship.net. For more information, call 732-262-1044.

JSAC Upcoming Fundraisers

BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is pairing up with My Creative Canvas and having a Paint & Sip Fundraiser for the animals at the American Legion on Mantoloking Road in Brick on April 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will have their choice of two designs, ‘Best Friends’ and/or ‘Anchor in the sand.’ BYOB and snacks at an additional cost. First come first serve seating. Limited seating is available. Go to jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/ upcoming-events or call Katie at 732-9201600, ext. 207 for tickets or for more information before April 21. The center will also have a bus trip to Atlantic City’s Tropicana on April 30. Tickets are $30 per person with $25 in slot play. Pick up and drop off location will be at the Laurel Square (Kmart plaza) in Brick; arrive at 9:45 a.m. and the bus will return at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit JSAC at 185 Brick Blvd.

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LAKEWOOD – Exit 82 Theatre Studio will put on a performance of Spring Awakening, an electrifying rock musical about teenagers growing up in the repressive world of 1890s Germany. In this Tony-Winning musical, the characters will grapple with sexuality, depression and social pressure in an exhilarating ride through adolescence.

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Continued From Page 1 our pencils and adjust line items,” Gialanella said. “It is being presented 12 to 18 months before we spend the money, so some of it is guessing.” The interim superintendent introduced school facilities director William Kolibas, who said he and the administration had toured all the district buildings in October and November 2016 and had developed a three part list: projects that need to be completed as soon as possible; operational requests of day-to-day items (such as vehicles and equipment); and long-range facilities projects. Kolibas presented slides from around the district that showed inside and outside doors that do not close, leaking roofs, uneven floors, torn auditorium chairs, broken bleachers, vehicles that don’t run, outdated custodial equipment, inefficient boilers, and much, much more.

Some of the slides showed crumbling curbs, sidewalks and parking lots. Business Administrator James Edwards said the parking lot at the Veteran’s complex - which includes two schools and the Board of Education offices - would be reconfigured to make student drop-off safer and more efficient. To that end, CHA Consulting has been hired to redesign the parking lot and bus drop-off zones between the schools, he said. CHA would be paid $81,076 for the design phase for the project that would cost $936,985 to complete. Edwards said there was a “significant difference” between redesigning the parking lot and just milling and paving the lot, which would cost $496,591. This figure does not include the overlay of two teacher’s parking lots and the area in front of the board offices, he added. Gialanella said he hoped that at least the design part could get done and paid

for by the summer. “We are going to move the islands and reconfigure how buses are staged and find the safest way to get kids on and off the buses,” he said. “None of this is cheap, but if we do it right it will last 50 to 60 years.” Brick High School Principal William Kleissler said that the track there is in such disrepair that they have not hosted a home track event in 10 years. Areas of the track are coned off for gym classes. Kleissler was one of six district principals who attended the board meeting to talk about facilities, staff and curriculum needs of their schools. For example, after the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) academies started at the high schools this year, additional staff is needed for STEM Phase 2, he said. Each high school needs a robotics teacher (one is currently split between the two high schools), and the district needs an

American Sign Language teacher for a course that “students are very excited about,” Kleissler said. Lake Riviera School Principal Alyce Anderson said that the second f loor at the middle school has no air conditioning and is always 20 degrees warmer than the outside air temperature. She brought a slide that showed the previous day’s thermostat there showing 80 degrees when it was 60 degrees outside. The district’s Director of Technology Robert Bao outlined a three-year technology plan that uses a $500,000 budget to refresh outdated hardware, completes infrastructure upgrades, addresses security/surveillance needs, achieves a one-to-one laptop for students in grades 3 through 12 and more. Budget presentations would continue at the next Board of Education meeting on April 6 at 7 p.m. at Brick High School. A special budget hearing is planned for April 27 at 7 p.m.

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In the past you may have made an appointment with your attorney to prepare a Last Will and Testament and Living Will, however, you may not realize the importance and convenience of a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can be crucial during a time of disability. Additionally, a Power of Attorney can be useful if you are on vacation and unable to perform simple everyday decisions. A Power of Attorney can be useful for people of all ages. A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact. The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute. A Durable Power of Attorney grants another person the ability to act on your behalf, regardless of illness. The scope of the Durable Power of Attorney can be very broad encompassing all financial, banking and personal decisions. For example, this Power of Attorney allows the Attorney-in-Fact to pay bills, borrow money, complete tax, medical and other forms for you. In addition, you may name an Alternate Attorney-in-Fact, if your first choice is unable or unavailable to act on your behalf. In contrast, a Limited Power of Attorney is very narrow in scope. This would limit the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority to act on your behalf only if you become disabled. While this document is executed prior to the onset of a disability, it can only be used if and when, but not before you become disabled. In order for the Limited Power of Attorney to become effective, you may need a physician’s written

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Business Profile By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne

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admits. For some in the radio business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred Company,” it is the only way to do a radio show. For instance, Joel desc r ibes the unique ness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is—it’s like we’re having coffee with you at a restaurant where any subject can be discussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Lis-

pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test

tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,

and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves!

Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred C o m p a n y,” you can travel with Joel and Marianne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisc e about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about t h e p ast . I t puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” al- Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred ready know, Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. the show also of fers many in- that listeners enjoy is Prairie” to best-sellstallments that are as “Match Wednesday,” ing authors such as charming as they are where callers attempt L a r r y O l m s te d w h o fun! For instance, every to provide a correct wrote “Real Food, Fake morning at 8:35, Joel match to a word given Food,”—Joel and Marand Marianne offer lis- by Joel or Marianne. ianne offer their listenteners the opportunity A n d t h e c a l l e r t h at ers a variety show that to call up the program gives the correct match is second-to-none. Come discover what and extend a “Good wins a prize, such as Wish” to someone who BlueClaws tickets or a eve r yo n e i s t a lk i n g is special in their lives. twenty five dollar gift about and join “Preferred Company,” with Perhaps you might hear card to Wawa. “Preferred Company” Joel Markel and Mara loved- one extending a good wish to a listeners also have an ianne Lev y, airing 8 sick family member. Or opportunity to win lot- to 10 a.m., M onday maybe the caller simply tery tickets on “Leave t h r o u g h Fr i d a y, o n wants to wish a friend ‘Em Laughing Fridays,” WOBM AM (1160 AND “ Happy Bir thday ” or which is a nice way to 1310). Like them on “Happy Anniversary.” end the week and begin Facebook and tell your friends. Visit their webRegardless of the wish, the weekend. Interesting guests also site at preferredradio. t h e “ G o o d W i s h e s” segment of “Preferred figure prominently on com. Fun, relaxed and Company” is extremely the “Preferred Compa- entertaining, “Preferred popular in that it allows ny” show. A diversity of Company” truly offers people to reach out to personalities—ranging something for everyones they care about in from celebrities like body and is no wonder A lison A r ngr im who why it is the area’s fasta thoughtful way. Another feature of played “Nellie Oleson” est-growing radio talk “Preferred Company” on “Little House on the show.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of MArch 18 - march 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts and intuitions might be at a low point in the first part of the week. Avoid making major purchases that require good taste. Put romantic notions on hold for a few days and focus on moneymaking activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the most of your business acumen by working toward the achievement of long term goals in the upcoming week. Don’t pursue an impossible dream or a fantasy when a sure thing is sitting right under your nose. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live up to the challenge. Responsibilities at work or in the family can put you through your paces in the week ahead, but the rewards will be well worth it. Don’t let minor criticisms undermine your confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be inspired to expand creative efforts or make more peaceful choices in the week ahead. Your friends may influence your ideas and persuade you to choose lasting values over immediate gratification. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a flair for friendliness. Express brotherly love in all the right places to successfully blend business with pleasure in the week to come. Avoid impulsive buying sprees and you can turn talents and skills into cash. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a Full Moon in the skies in your sign that can trigger self-examination in the week ahead. Avoid making purchases of personal items in the first half of the week when you are somewhat susceptible to flattery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get ready to wear your lucky shamrock. Some friendships must shift so that you can regroup within a more comfortable structure. Forming a new friendship may be more practicable than pursuing a romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Decoding the wants and needs of a significant other might seem difficult in the early part of the week to come. You might read too much meaning into something that would seem commonplace in other circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you could brim with creative ideas to improve your surroundings. If you focus fully on your tasks you will find ample opportunities to use ingenuity on the job. Avoid a passing temptation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be so busy looking for a four leafed clover that you ignore something important going on in the home. You may realize that you have only seen what you wanted to see as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s Full Moon might rivet your attention on financial matters. In the week ahead you might benefit from meditation or time spent on your own. You might not be aware that someone is being supportive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Negative thinking can lead to negative results. Today’s Full Moon is in your opposite sign so you may become more aware of the flaws in a relationship or a partner. Focus on being a friend in the week ahead.

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Transition From Winter To Spring With An Easy Recipe Featuring Fava Beans By Wolfgang Puck

For so many of us, winter has been far too long and cold this year. Snow across the Northeast and Midwest. Heavy rains on the Pacific Coast. Tornadoes across the South. It can be hard to believe that springtime is less than two weeks away. Farmers’ markets are on the verge of the new season, and soon we’ll be savoring all kinds of fresh green vegetables that announce its arrival. But it still feels a little bit early, too early, be cooking the kinds of lighter, more delicate dishes that so many people associate with the season of renewal. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with a perfect transition between winter and spring: fresh fava beans. Very soon, piles of those big, plump, slightly flat grayish-green pods will begin appearing in market stalls, inviting us to enjoy a vegetable that combines a robust, earthy texture and taste that pushes the cold days behind us with a bright color and freshness that hint at the warmer, sunnier days to come. Many home cooks, however, find fava beans challenging to prepare, put off by those big, tough pods and the false impression that the seeds inside them are tough and chewy. So, let me share the simple truth: They’re surprisingly easy to prepare. To shell fava beans, press down with your thumbs along the seam of each pod to split it open; then, flick out the beans. I like to blanch the peeled beans briefly in boiling water, followed by a quick cooling in ice water, to help preserve their bright color before adding them to a recipe. It also makes them easier to peel by using a thumbnail to split the opaque skin on each bean, peeling off and discarding it. Once all that’s done, the fava beans need very little more in the way of cooking. You could toss them in a saute pan with melted butter and chopped herbs or add them to a stew or soup. Or, as I do in the following recipe, combine them with other fresh vegetables and pasta to make a main dish that combines the heartiness of winter fare with the brightness of the new season. Of course, if you like you can substitute another vegetable for the fava beans in this recipe. Use 1/2 pound (250 g) of small snow peas, for example, or 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces of asparagus, or coarsely chopped broccoli, blanching them all as you would the fava beans and adding them toward the end of cooking the sauce. I hope you’ll go on enjoying this recipe long into the spring and continue to adapt it as new crops arrive in the farmers’ market. PASTA WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FAVA BEANS, ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE AND FRESH THYME Serves 4 1 2/3 pounds (725 g) fresh fava beans in the pod, to get about 1/2 pound (250 g) shelled and peeled fava beans 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 pound (250 g) assorted fresh shiitake mushrooms, or cultivated white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp paper towel, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) onion-and-garlic soubise (recipe

follows) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish 12 ounces (375 g) whole-wheat spaghetti or other whole-grain pasta strands 2 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and set it near the stove. Meanwhile, shell the fava beans, discarding the pods. When the water boils, add the shelled beans. Boil for 1 minute. With a wire skimmer, remove from the boiling water and transfer immediately to the ice water to cool. When cooled, peel them, using a thumbnail to split their skins and removing and discarding the skins. Set the peeled beans aside. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to very low and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and mushrooms, and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the hot broth and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Stir in the onion-and-garlic soubise and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped thyme. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente - tender but still slightly chewy - following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the fava beans to the sauce to heat them through briefly. Drain the pasta and add it, still slightly dripping, to the sauce, tossing to mix well. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from the heat. To serve, divide the pasta among four large heated plates or bowls, spooning the mushrooms, fava beans and sauce equally over the pasta. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately, passing Parmesan at the table, if desired. ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE Makes about 3/4 cup (185 mL) 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth In a medium nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture has turned a deep caramel brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the broth. Pulse until pureed. Transfer to a nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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